Double Dog Double IPA | Flying Dog Brewery

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A - Pours a deep rich brown with a thick off white/cream head. It's slightly unfiltered and medium amount of lacing.

S - Big hop aroma up front, in the middle, and finish. It has a citrusy/sweet undertone as well.

T - Hop bitterness right up front which kind of mellows out but explodes in the after taste. The hops used are very nice bittering hops and not too rough, but combined nicely.

M/D - This has a pretty "big" body to it for a DIPA and a creamy texture, very nice. Not a lot of carbonation so it's smooth on the palate.

One of the better year-round DIPA's on the market. Not very complex in flavor, but all the hop heads will certainly love this one. The only thing better than this is the nitro-blend Double Dog available on tap at the brewery.

T= massive northwest hops one-note (nugget, chinook, not sure) but that's about it. For someone who wants a massive hoppy beer, great, but for me this is very unbalanced and I'm still looking for the malts.

M= clean, some hoppy bitters residue.

O= sorry, this just impresses me as a singular and non-complex mass of northwest hops bitters.

Bottle from a "Canis Major" mix pack. Vintage 2008 written towards the bottom of the bottle. Served at 55°F

Pours a hazy, deep amber color with orange hues. Almost looks unfiltered with lots of suspended sediment. Produces a cream-beige head. Initially as large as 2 fingers, reduces to a small pillow over a period of a few minutes. Leaves some impressive lacing.

Aroma strongly resembles a grapefruit, but the fruitiness fades as it warms, and the malt sweetness takes the foreground. Still a very bitter aroma coming off this. Just the slightest scent of alcohol towards the end.

The taste is more piney than the aroma leads on. The bitterness hits you at first, strong and in charge. The hops fade a bit allowing for the malt and caramel to peak through for a brief moment, before the bitter aftertaste kicks in. Not incredibly complex, but very impressive none the less.

Medium bodied and very smooth. I was actually incredibly surprised at how smooth it was. Just enough carbonation.

Incredibly drinkable. Dangerously drinkable. Honestly, I had this pegged for a 7% ABV, and was shocked to find out it had over 11%. This, to me, if not for the high alcohol content, would be a great session brew. I could drink this all night.

I would recommend this as a great brew for an intro to DIPA's. I've never been a huge hophead (at least not yet), but I find this brew incredibly drinkable, and supremely enjoyable.

A: 'Bout a quarter inch of head on the pour, quickly settles, though, with a little lacing. A bright brown-orange...I'm licking my lips.

S: The first thing I noticed on the pour...before the head or color even, was an intense hop aroma that buried itself in the back of my nostrils. Closer examination revealed a bit of citrus..and maybe a hint of honey even.

T: A bitter beer, for sure. Right up front you're greeted by copious amounts of hops yet, true to the description on the bottle, the taste gives way to a sweet malted character. Caramel malt comes through. The alcohol doesn't come through as much as I had expected, and for that I'm grateful. A well rounded complex beer.

M: The mouthfeel is all kinds of smooth--just what I expected from a nice well rounded beer such as this.

D: Normally I would judge this by other criteria...but right now I'm thinking to myself "Could I sit here and finish the 4 pack as the afternoon winds down?" The answer...maybe. I've got a few other brews that I might need to intersperse throughout the evening of drinking.

Nonetheless, the Double Dog is another tasty tasty flying dog brew (why is the gonzo so hard to find by me????). As always, bonus points for Thompson quote+artwork.
Cheers

T - Starts very hoppy, quite bitter, then fades to a well-rounded caramel malty flavor that is more balanced. Alcohol content is apparent, although somewhat subdued. Hop flavor is quite piney, similar to an oak-aged beer. Very complex as would be expected from the ABV.

M - Full bodied, somewhat coarse from the strong hop flavors.

D - Very nice Imperial IPA. A little on the bitter side for my taste, and the high alcohol would limit the number of these I would quaff in one sitting.

(A) Reddish-orange in color. Visible carbonation. Some haze (chill haze?). Pours with a quarter inch head then settles.
(S) Floral with bold notes of peach / apricot. Also some malt sweetness.
(T) Earthy with floral notes. Mild bitterness all the way through.
(M) Smooth, syrupy, with tingle/crispness of carbonation.
(D) A very delicious imperial IPA. Savor the flavor or the ABV will get'cha.

Part of the Canis Major mixed eight pack purchased at Abe's in Bethlehem. Poured from a 7 ounce bottle into my shaker glass. Appears a slightly hazy, golden honey color with about half an inch of off white foam. Smells and tastes of pineapple, orange, lemon, flowery hops, caramelized malts, grapefruit peel, and alcohol. I'm not surprised at the noticeable alcohol bite considering the 11.5%ABV. Very warming in the throat. Dry, bitter finish. Medium in both body and carbonation. Not too bad, but a little too heavy on the booze for me.

One of my favorite local beers. Pours a warm amber with a bit of cloudiness with a light head, minimal lacing. Slight hop nose but malt hits the tongue first. Definitely aware of the alcohol as I sip this one. I find it very drinklable but I like the big boys.

Dog. A man's best friend. And, quite a good fit in a tulip. Proudly poured down the middle. Double Pale is a warm amber beer, with a sweet caramel malty nose and a frothy off white head that leaves a slight clingy lace down the sides. The sweetness is reflected in the straight ahead playfulness of this tasty American brew. The malty forwardness is balanced by a bitter middle and a tart finish. The hops aren't up front as in an IPA, but provide a nice counter for the fruity sweetness throughout the brew. This dog will hunt.

A: Pours a dark reddish/orange color. At first, a large beige head forms, and sticks around for a few minutes. Some good sticky lace is left behind.
S: Citrus, grapefruit and hop oil aromas. A lingering malty sweetness.
T: Grapefruit, citrus, and floral hops. A heavy bitterness. As the flavor lingers on, the slightest amount of malty sweetness comes out. Plenty of alcohol.
M/D: A medium body that is well carbonated with a nice snap on the tongue. There is a huge amount of alcohol, and it is noticeable. Combine that with the heavy bitterness, and this is hard to finish a bottle.

Not a bad Double IPA. It seems to follow the style. Besides the hot alcohol burn, I would recommend this to any hop head.

Appearance: A deep amber/orange color with copper hues. There is one finger ivory head that is creamy. A lot of effervescence in the beer. The clarity of the beer is clear to a tad hazy. There is some of head clingy to the glass.

Nose: A vibrant citrus, pine, and grapefruit followed by a nice malt. The malt is has a nice sweetness with a wallop of alcohol.

Taste: A very deep pine, citrus and grapefruit flavor. There is a very nice malty backbone with hint of sweetness and caramel.

Overall: The mouth feel is carbonated, slightly astringent, and creamy. The body of the beer is medium full and the finish is bitter, but clean. I was kinda scared to try this beer because I have heard some interesting rumor about that dog biting back. This beer has a wonderful depth, flavor, and consistency. It is a very nice DIPA, although the dog does nip a little. The alcohol is there but, dammit it is hidden also. I really like this DIPA

ok, pours magnificently, thick, creamy, a bit hazy (my favorite look) and some great rorschach lacing all around, settles in slow motion against all quantum odds...leaves a thick veneer of off-white.

smells, deep rich cereally-hoppish, great balance, not overwhelming (wish it was!); sure the alcohol is there, but lurking, being a supporting actor to all the true flash (thus far)...something more subtle i will have to return to and solve...i love that. perhaps (3rd big sniff), burnt maple syrup but from a mile away? NICE

ok, taste, wow, there is that (not burned, but) carmelized maple or dried plums...not too sweet, perhaps due to the complex hop tsunami. i mean it, this is deep, rich, alot going on, much like Nugget Nectar (the latest benchmark) but the alcohol depth and the cereal/hop-bill is simply more complex. can't compare to other greats. this is just another GREAT brew. greatness is even greater when difference abounds!

aside from all this weight there is a snappiness to this, carbonation hinting at some sort of bourbon or rye sense...i don't get that lasting 'finish' from most brews. maybe it is the alcohol making the flavor/vapor trails just linger that much more.

yeah, you can't session this IF you are smart. IF you can control your urges. but it can't be denied, this is very palatable, so much flavor going on, i forgot about focusing on hops. VERY drinkable. scarey, too.

another sniff and i catch freshly sliced anjour pear...this is amazing and surely the best Flying Dog has done. at least for me. i have never found such a wonderful blending of malts and hops. the label is totally accurate here.

i can't deny it. exceptional across the board. i will return to this, despite the coast. this is premiere craft brewing.

the aftertaste is the key...it lingers on in the memory. the echo fades, but i can still taste it...

A: The color of a light caramel, thin layer of frothy head over the surface of the beer, some spots of sticky resin on the side of the glass - 4.25, S: Malt is upfront though with a generous dose of hops - mostly pine aromas, the malt aroma that comes through is on the side of caramel - 4.00, T: I approached this beer as an IPA, and though there is a generous amount of hops, the malt is what really dominates, less of an IPA and more of a barleywine, some heavy fruitcake flavors and brandied fruits, significant alcohol presence - 3.75, M: Medium bodied with a slightly silky feel - 4.50, D: I recall having this beer in the past and thinking it was a fine specimen, I do enjoy it and would drink it again but not necessarily if I was craving an IPA - 3.50

a: pours a nice amber color with very minimal head maybe a quarter inch if generous. not much lacing because of lack of head
s: sweet caramel malt aroma with floral and citrust hop bitterness
t: amazing. nice floral and citrus hops balane a sweet caramel malt backbone hides the 11.5% abv well
m: medium to full bodied beer with little carbonation

Appearance: Poured a brown/reddish amber. Moderately cloudy, some very fine suspension can be seen Very little head, that diminishes to almost nothing quite quickly (gentle pour). Decent lacing.

Smell: Very intense fragrance of darker fruity hops. Very sweet and syrupy nose, and some of the alcohol is also evident.

Taste: Very intense hops up front, definitely a good amount. Decent sweetness, but not as much as I would have expected; the balance with the bitterness is not quite there. A nice piney bite comes out also, with everything lingering for a while. The alcohol is definitely present, but not overwhelming.

Mouthfeel: Medium to full bodied beer. The sweetness and the fullness give it a slight syrupy feel, but not in a bad way.

Drinkability: A pretty good double IPA. Definitely has quite the hop punch, with a decent balance of sweetness. Similar to the Dogfish Head 90 Minute, but not quite as good. A very good beer to enjoy slowly and in moderation, however, as the fullness, hoppiness, and ABV make it hard to drink too many in one sitting.

T - Flavor starts with a wavelike swell, malty sweet, floral, honey-caramel. The bitterness sets in strong enough to balance. Hops flavor is an excellent rush like the breaking of the wave. Lingering bitter and sweetness and alcohol warmth in the finish.

For a double IPA this is fairly balanced. The hops bitterness is very high and hits at the back of the tongue, but the malt seems to reveal itself almost in the after flavor. Specifically that malt after taste reminds me of lukewarm sweet tea. The sweetness isn't strong, but it is there. There are some floral characteristics in the flavor, but those are fleeting.

One of my favorite imperial IPAs, though it must be approached with respect - it is smooth and well balanced, which hides the brain-frying ABV level almost too well.

Pours hazy copper with lots of carbonation and a big fluffy head. Smell is perfumy and sweet, with lots of citric hops. Flavor is grapefruity and sweet. Mouthfeel is thick, highlighting a delicious citric hop bitterness. The beer is thick and hides the alcohol punch behind a nicely balanced malt and hop combo.

This is truly an exceptional ipa. From beginning to end this double ipa lets you live the great wonders of hops, hops, and more hops any time you need.
Pours mid-orange with a one inch off white head that drops to a foamy top that last the whole 12ozs. Leaves nice lacing letting you know that this beer has body.
The smell is of piney hops, rich malts and alcohol.
The taste is similar to the smell but has an excellent balance allowing you to enjoy the hoppy goodness and still get the buzz of the 11.5% alcohol content it carries.
Very easy to drink for me mostly because i love a ipa in any standard, but i think others will enjoy also.